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    Question

    The arbitral tribunal may meet at any place for

    ______________ in conduct of proceedings.
    A consultation among members Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B hearing witnesses. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C hearing experts or parties. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D inspection of documents or goods Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E all of the above. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S. 20. Place of arbitration .—(1) The parties are free to agree on the place of arbitration. (2) Failing any agreement referred to in sub-section (1), the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties. (3) Notwithstanding sub-section (1) or sub-section (2), the arbitral tribunal may, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, meet at anyplace it considers appropriate for consultation among its members, for hearing witnesses, experts or the parties, or for inspection of documents, goods or other property.

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